Beckmead Moundwood Academy is an alternative provision free school in Harlow, Essex, for children and young people aged 4 to 16.
- Ages 4–16
- 65 pupils
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision free school
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 65 (places for 89)
- Headteacher
- Mr Adrian Applewhite
- Part of
- The Beckmead Trust
- Opened
- 1 May 2020
- Free school meals
- 60% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Essex
- School reference (URN)
- 148008
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Essex council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Graded by area, September 2024
Inspected in September 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Commonside Road, Harlow, CM18 7EZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Greenwell Academy Special school · Ages 7–16 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.0 miles
- Longwood Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.5 miles
- Harlow Fields School and College Special school · Ages 3–19 0.7 miles
By need in Essex: Autism (18) · Severe learning (13) · Moderate learning (10) · Hearing (10) · Speech and language (9) · PMLD (8) · SEMH (7) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Vision (3) · Multi-sensory (2)
Questions about Beckmead Moundwood Academy
How do I get a place at Beckmead Moundwood Academy?
Places at Beckmead Moundwood Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Essex council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Beckmead Moundwood Academy take?
Aged 4 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Beckmead Moundwood Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Beckmead Moundwood Academy?
Commonside Road, Harlow, CM18 7EZ, in Essex.
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